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1953 Rene Herse Road Bike

This bike is in excellent condition and extremely original. The serial number on the bike is 7553, meaning it was the 75th bike built in 1953. This bike is over 58 years old but does not show it. 

Final Price: $6,600.00 (10 bids)

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1985 J.P. Weigle Special

In immaculate condition. Essentially used as wall art. 

Final price: $1,525.00 (27 bids)

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1977 Jack Taylor Tandem

Hand made from special Reynolds tubes for tandems by legendary Taylor brothers with hand built wheels and classic Taylor hammered mudguards.

Final Price: $729.01 (4 bids)

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2006 Peter Weigle Sportif Bicycle

Built in 2006 by J.P Weigle. From the seller: "This bike is a dream bike, the one you take when the house is burning down and you have to make a choice."

Final Price: $5,000.00 (0 bids)

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1981 J.P. Weigle Road Bike

A vintage 1981 J.P. Weigle made from Columbus tubing, with a Henry James fork crown and lugs. Campagnolo dropouts. 

Final Price: $1,750.00 (1 bid)

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1953 Curly Hetchins Experto Crede

A "Curly" Hetchins Experto Crede in original unrestored condition complete with period parts. The Experto Crede ("trust the expert") was produced from 1951 and is identified by the lug design which is thought to be one of the best examples of Hetchins work. The "Curly" part refers to the rear and seat stays which include a characteristic curve. The bike is in its original paintwork and has never been restored or modified throughout its 59 year life. The forks are the plain design also seen on the Nulli Secondus, the lugs have the more desirable cast edges (as opposed to the angular pressed option used on later models).

Final Price: $1,895.39 (26 bids)

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1970's Mondia Speciale Vintage Randonneur Frame

Vintage Mondia Road/Touring Bicycle. Repaint with a custom rack. Reynolds 531 tubes and fork blades, Nervex lugs, Swiss-threaded BB.

Final Price: $244.50 (9 bids)

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1960 Jack Taylor Super Clubman

Refurbished in 1973 by Jack Taylor. It was also rebuilt again by Jack Taylor in 1989 (50th anniversary edition) all bosses were replaced with Campagnolo items. Note the lightened Mafac brakes as well.

Final Price: $739.64 (2 bids)

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1979 Mercian Tandem

This is a custom built racing tandem made by Mercian in 1979. Made from Reynolds 531, this bike's in almost perfect condition and is a beautiful piece of cycling history. 

Final Price: $1,125.00 (5 bids)

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1968 Jack Taylor Super Randonneur

Some unusual custom touches on this classic touring machine. Last photo is of Norman Taylor's built book.

Final Price: US $1,095.17 (3 bids)

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Vintage 1962 Jack Taylor Sports Bike

A classic race/club machine in generally very good condition, with Weinmann red anodized De Lux 730 calipers and levers.

Final Price: $872.96 (1 bid)

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Vintage Jack Taylor 650b Super Tourist Tandem

This tandem was delivered to York Rally in 1977 and used as a show piece on the Jack Taylor Cycles stand. Then taken home by the new owners whom it was custom built for.

Final Price: $2,380.80 (1 bid)

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1983 René Herse 700c Randonneuse

One of the last bikes to leave the René Herse shop, luxury model with all internal cables, wonderful carriers, Herse triple crankset, Herse stem, all French top of the range parts (Maxi-Car, Mafac 2000, Simplex Super LJ etc).

Final Price: US $8,650.00 (5 bids)

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Early Goeland 650b Campeur, Frexel Brakes

Lots of changes to this bike over the years, including a repaint of the frame (not the fork), possibly some braze-ons added or removed, including the derailleur mount from under the chainstay. Some modern components, a JOS FCM tail light and front twin lights. Interesting Frexel cantilever brakes. Gotta love the camper racks with removable lowriders.

Final Price: US $1,700.00 (0 bids)

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French 650b Randonneur Campeur

Many nice elements to this bike, not the least of which is the mixte style Frame tubes used to stabilize the men’s lugged frame.  Notice the additional frame strengthening 5 inches forward of the rear dropouts between the chain stay and the stay above. Le Chat front derailleur, Cyclo rear, red Michelin 650B tires, Maxi Car drum brake, AVA bronze stem, Lefol 60 mm fenders which have a hammer logo.  Fenders do not say Pratique which makes them early, maybe prewar.  Wood rims, Ideale saddle, Philippe Leotard pedals and constructeur rack on back.

Final Price: US $1,775.99 (2 bids)

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1956 René Herse 650b Mixte 

This original early Herse has much going for it.  Hard to find FD is complete and working though needs adjustment. Racks are nice and straight, painted silver and need chrome plating. Very cool braze on at the mid right fork leg for a speedometer. 

Final Price: US $3,360.00 (15 bids)

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1979 René Herse 700c Randonneur Luxury Model

Reynolds tubing with the original René Herse stem and Atomico Bell, Maxi Car hubs, Simplex Derailleurs. Unfortunately only the one photo.

Final Price: US $7,000.00 (0 bids)